£180
MAIL CARRIED ON A SHIPPING INCIDENT; 15 Oct. 1858 mourning env. (closed tears; with contents) 'per Victoria' to London franked vertical pair 3d Half-length, variable margins tied by two '158' bar cancels and with East Collingwood and Melbourne d.s. on rear and London Paid cds on front. The Victoria arrived at Galle in a sinking state after her engine-room was flooded. Cross Reference: MOURNING ENVELOPES, CRASH/WRECK MAIL
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